Question

Ken started a savings account for school. He plans on spending 10% of the money he earns for leisure activities. He needs to have $2,160 in the bank before he starts school. how much must he earn to have the amount needed for school?

Answer 1

He must earn $2,400 to cover both leisure and $2,160 for school expenses.

Explanation:

Let the total amount Ken must earn be k. Then 10% of that would cover leisure activities and the remaining 90% specifically for school expenses.

Then 0.90k = $2,160, and k = $2,400.

He must earn $2,400 to cover both leisure and $2,160 for school expenses.